Poet Shin Se-hoon, Former Chairman of Korea Writers Association, Dies at 85

Shin Se-hoon, a prominent poet and former chairman of the Korea Writers Association, passed away late on the 19th at the age of 85. Shin was known for his extensive literary career, which included publishing numerous long poems and receiving accolades such as the 3rd Simunhak Award and the 14th Cheongma Literary Award.

Born in Uiseong, Gyeongbuk, in 1941, Shin graduated from Chung-Ang University's Theater and Film department. His career spanned journalism, serving as a reporter for Hankook Ilbo, and publishing, as the publisher of 'Jayu Munhak' and editor-in-chief of 'Wolgan Munhak.' He debuted in the literary world in 1962 through a new writers' contest.

Shin's notable works include 'Samiingok' (1964) and 'The Story of Body Temperature' (1971). He also published collections like 'Shin Se-hoon's Minjo Poetry Selections.' Having served as a lieutenant in the Vietnam War, he also penned anti-war poems such as 'Việt Nam Postcards.'

His funeral will be held on the 20th at 4 p.m. as a funeral of the Writers Association of Korea. The wake is at Seoul National University Hospital Funeral Hall, Room 2, with the procession on the 21st at 7:30 a.m. He will be buried at the National Seoul Cemetery.